Clear the Shelters!
One of the best days of the year is back - Clear the Shelters will take place at AWLA on August 17th, from 11-4PM! Adoption fees will be waived for ALL animals on Clear the Shelters Day (regular adoption policies and procedures apply). Clear the Shelters is a groundbreaking pet adoption campaign that takes place…
CPRO Movie Night: Life in the Doghouse
AWLA is excited to be a special guest at the Columbia Pike Revitalization Organization's Movie Night on August 17th, with a showing of "Life in the Doghouse"! Join us for a fun evening of film, learn about AWLA and meet an adoptable pup or two! You can learn more about this event here!
Yappy Hour at William Jeffrey’s Tavern
Come out to William Jeffrey's Tavern every Monday from 5-7pm for drink specials, complimentary treats for your four-legged friends, and raffle prizes from Loyal Companion, The Board Hound, and more! Proceeds from raffle prizes to benefit AWLA. And of course we'll have an adoptable dog or two to meet, greet, and say hi to…
Baby Ready Pets
Baby-Ready Pets offers preparation and assistance to help expectant families prepare their home and their pets for the arrival of the new baby and to make sure that it is a safe and (relatively) stress-free experience for all. This seminar is based on a program created by the Providence Animal Rescue League and the Rhode…
Low-Cost Rabies and Microchip Clinic
Virginia law requires that all dogs and cats four months of age and older have a current rabies vaccine. Please bring proof of a prior rabies shot (a rabies certificate, not a tag) to get a three-year rabies shot. Without it, your pet will receive a one-year shot. Waiting is outdoors, so please dress for…
Join us at WAGS N’ WHISKERS in Shirlington
Stop by the AWLA booth at Wags 'n' Whiskers. Wags n’ Whiskers is a community-oriented event for animal-loving shoppers of all ages to spend an afternoon at The Village at Shirlington with their pets. The 12th Annual Wags n' Whiskers event will feature 65+ onsite exhibitors ranging from pet services and accessories to onsite adoptions. In…
Yappy Hour at William Jeffrey’s Tavern
Come out to William Jeffrey's Tavern every Monday from 5-7pm for drink specials, complimentary treats for your four-legged friends, and raffle prizes from Loyal Companion, The Board Hound, and more! Proceeds from raffle prizes to benefit AWLA. And of course we'll have an adoptable dog or two to meet, greet, and say hi to…
Pop-Up for Pets Talk: Estate Planning for Pets
This talk is back by popular demand! Don't miss your chance to learn important information to protect your pets in case you won't be able to...
Baby Ready Pets
Baby-Ready Pets offers preparation and assistance to help expectant families prepare their home and their pets for the arrival of the new baby and to make sure that it is a safe and (relatively) stress-free experience for all. This seminar is based on a program created by the Providence Animal Rescue League and the Rhode…
Smarty Pets: Responsible Pet Ownership for Kids!
Sponsored by Dogma Gourmet Dog Bakery & Boutique. Bring the kids out to AWLA for a one-hour session to discuss what it takes to own an animal. Chief of Animal Control Jennifer Toussaint will present an engaging lesson for children on how to prepare for owning a pet, how much work goes into it, and how to responsibly care for their pet. Children who already own pets or want to own them are welcome!
Pop-Up for Pets: First Aid for Pets
We all want the best for our pets. We research the best foods and the best toys and the best...everything! But do you know what to do if an emergency strikes?
Low-Cost Rabies and Microchip Clinic
Virginia law requires that all dogs and cats four months of age and older have a current rabies vaccine. Please bring proof of a prior rabies shot (a rabies certificate, not a tag) to get a three-year rabies shot. Without it, your pet will receive a one-year shot. Waiting is outdoors, so please dress for the…
